The 1990s were a remarkable time for cinema, an era that gave us some of the most memorable films and, just as importantly, some of the most striking movie posters. For fans of film, vintage posters from this decade are more than just artwork—they represent the lasting impact of these movies on our collective imagination. Each poster is a window into the film it represents, evoking the emotions, characters, and unforgettable moments that have stayed with us over the years.
From the gritty realism of Pulp Fiction to the epic scope of Titanic, these posters capture the spirit of the movies that defined the 90s. And of course, who could forget the iconic quotes that made these films even more unforgettable? Below, we explore a selection of some of the most iconic 1990s movie posters and the timeless quotes that accompany them, celebrating both the art of the poster and the magic of the movies themselves.
A Few Good Men (Columbia Pictures, 1992)
Poster: DS One Sheet
Quote:
Col. Jessup (Jack Nicholson): “You can’t handle the truth!“
A gripping legal drama with a standout courtroom showdown, A Few Good Men gave us one of the most quoted lines in cinema history, perfectly captured in its bold and dramatic poster art.
Forrest Gump (Paramount Pictures, 1994)
Poster: DS Advance One Sheet
Quote:
Forrest Gump (Tom Hanks): “Life is like a box of chocolates. You never know what you’re gonna get.”
Jenny Curran (Hanna Hall): “Run, Forrest, run!”
The simplistic yet powerful design of the Forrest Gump poster matches the film’s emotional core, a modern classic with timeless messages about life’s unpredictability.
Jurassic Park (Universal Pictures, 1993)
Poster: One Sheet
Artist: Chip Kidd & Sandy Collora
Quote:
Dr. Ian Malcolm (Jeff Goldblum): “Life, uh, finds a way.”
The iconic T. rex skeleton logo on the Jurassic Park poster is instantly recognizable, encapsulating the thrilling adventure and scientific wonder that made the film a blockbuster.
Pulp Fiction (Miramax, 1994)
Poster: One Sheet
Quote:
Jules Winnfield (Samuel L. Jackson): “Say ‘what’ again. I dare you, I double dare you!”
Mia Wallace (Uma Thurman): “I said Goddamn!”
The stylized poster for Pulp Fiction featuring Uma Thurman smoking on a bed perfectly matches the film’s cool, retro vibe, while the quotes embody the snappy dialogue that Tarantino is known for.
Terminator 2: Judgment Day (20th Century Fox, 1991)
Poster: DS Advance One Sheet
Quote:
The Terminator (Arnold Schwarzenegger): “Hasta la vista, baby.“
The poster for Terminator 2 is iconic in its own right, with Arnold’s sunglasses and leather jacket reflecting the cool, relentless machine that became synonymous with the phrase “Hasta la vista, baby.”
The Silence of the Lambs (Orion, 1991)
Poster: DS One Sheet
Quotes:
Dr. Hannibal Lecter (Anthony Hopkins): “I do wish we could chat longer, but… I’m having an old friend for dinner.”
Dr. Hannibal Lecter (Anthony Hopkins): “A census taker once tried to test me. I ate his liver with some fava beans and a nice chianti.”
The Matrix (Warner Brothers, 1999)
Poster: DS Advance One Sheet
Quote:
Neo (Keanu Reeves): “I know kung fu.”
Morpheus (Laurence Fishburne): “What if I told you that everything you know is a lie?”
The futuristic and mind-bending poster for The Matrix instantly takes you into the world of virtual reality, perfectly aligned with the film’s revolutionary themes and special effects.
Jerry Maguire (TriStar Pictures, 1996)
Poster: DS Advance One Sheet
Quote:
Rod Tidwell (Cuba Gooding Jr.): “Show me the money!”
Dorothy Boyd (Renée Zellweger): “You had me at hello.“
Jerry Maguire combines romance and sports drama, and its poster captures Tom Cruise’s charismatic character while echoing the movie’s famous, heartfelt lines.
Jackie Brown (Miramax, 1997)
Poster: DS Advance One Sheet
Quote:
Ordell Robbie (Samuel L. Jackson): “AK-47. When you absolutely, positively got to kill every [expletive] in the room, accept no substitutes.”
The vibrant colors and stylish retro design of the Jackie Brown poster capture the essence of Quentin Tarantino’s homage to 1970s blaxploitation films.
Titanic (20th Century Fox, 1997)
Poster: DS International One Sheet, Style B
Quote:
Jack Dawson (Leonardo DiCaprio): “I’m the king of the world!”
The romantic imagery of Titanic’s poster, with DiCaprio and Winslet embracing against the backdrop of the doomed ship, remains an iconic symbol of one of the most successful films of all time.
Saving Private Ryan (Paramount Pictures, 1998)
Poster: DS One Sheet
Quote:
Captain Miller (Tom Hanks): “Earn this.”
Cry-Baby (Universal Pictures, 1990)
Poster: DS One Sheet
Quote:
Wanda (Traci Lords): “Good girls don’t wear cha-cha heels!”
The colorful and quirky design of this poster matches the offbeat energy of the film, a Johnny Depp-starring musical that revels in its campy, rebellious attitude.
Mo’ Better Blues (Universal Pictures, 1990)
Poster: One Sheet
Quote:
Bleek Gilliam (Denzel Washington): “I can’t be worried about what’s cool. I gotta worry about what’s right.”
Run Lola Run (Sony Pictures Classics, 1998)
Poster: One Sheet
Quote:
Lola (Franka Potente): “The ball is round, the game lasts 90 minutes. That’s a fact. Everything else is pure theory.”
Seven (Se7en) (New Line, 1995)
Poster: DS One Sheet
Quote:
John Doe (Kevin Spacey): “What’s in the box?!”
Star Wars: Episode I – The Phantom Menace (20th Century Fox, 1999)
Poster: DS Advance One Sheet, Style A
Quote:
Yoda (Frank Oz): “Fear is the path to the dark side. Fear leads to anger. Anger leads to hate. Hate leads to suffering. I sense much fear in you.”
Sleepy Hollow (Paramount Pictures, 1999)
Poster: DS Advance One Sheet, Style A
Quote:
Ichabod Crane (Johnny Depp): “Villainy wears many masks, none so dangerous as the mask of virtue.”
La Femme Nikita (Samuel Goldwyn, 1990)
Poster: One Sheet
Quote:
Nikita (Anne Parillaud): “I never did mind about the little things.”
Swingers (Miramax, 1996)
Poster: One Sheet
Quote:
Trent (Vince Vaughn): “You’re so money and you don’t even know it.”
Vince Vaughn appearance on this one sheet is the epitome of 90s cool … enough said
Unforgiven (Warner Brothers, 1992)
Poster: Advance Subway
Quote:
William Munny (Clint Eastwood): “Deserve’s got nothin’ to do with it.”
Donnie Brasco (TriStar Pictures, 1997)
Poster: DS One Sheet
Quote:
Donnie Brasco (Johnny Depp): “Forget about it.”
The Donnie Brasco poster exudes mobster cool, with Johnny Depp and Al Pacino front and center, while the film’s ironic theme represents the fine line between loyalty and betrayal.
Trainspotting (Miramax, 1996)
Poster: Japanese B2
Quote:
Mark Renton (Ewan McGregor): “Choose life. Choose a job. Choose a career…”
L.A. Confidential (Warner Brothers, 1997)
Poster: DS One Sheet, Award Style
Quote:
Sid Hudgens (Danny DeVito): “Off the record, on the QT, and very hush-hush.”
Out of Sight (Universal Pictures, 1998)
Poster: DS International One Sheet
Quote:
Jack Foley (George Clooney): “You’re the reason I wake up smiling every day.”
Ed Wood (Touchstone, 1994)
Poster: DS One Sheet
Quote:
Bela Lugosi (Martin Landau): “Pull the string!”
Jacob’s Ladder (Artisan, 1990)
Poster: One Sheet
Quote:
Louis (Danny Aiello): “The only thing that burns in Hell is the part of you that won’t let go of life.”
The haunting imagery of the Jacob’s Ladder poster mirrors the psychological horror that lingers throughout this cult classic.
The City of Lost Children (Sony Classics, 1995)
Poster: One Sheet
Quote:
The Octopus (Dominique Pinon): “Everything’s possible, but not everything is likely.”
The Pelican Brief (Warner Brothers, 1993)
Poster: DS Advance One Sheet
Quote:
Gray Grantham (Denzel Washington): “Everyone I know is either in jail, dead, or here.”
The Talented Mr. Ripley (Paramount Pictures, 1999)
Poster: DS Advance One Sheet
Quote:
Tom Ripley (Matt Damon): “It’s better to be a fake somebody than a real nobody.”
The Firm (Paramount Pictures, 1993)
Poster: DS One Sheet
Quote:
Mitch McDeere (Tom Cruise): “I don’t get you. What is your obsession with me?”
Speed (20th Century Fox, 1994)
Poster: DS One Sheet
Quote:
Jack Traven (Keanu Reeves): “Pop quiz, hotshot.”
Scent of a Woman (Universal Pictures, 1992)
Poster: One Sheet
Quote:
Lt. Col. Frank Slade (Al Pacino): “Hoo-ah!”
Reservoir Dogs (Miramax, 1992)
Poster: One Sheet
Quote:
Mr. Blonde (Michael Madsen): “Are you gonna bark all day, little doggie, or are you gonna bite?”
Payback (Paramount Pictures, 1999)
Poster: DS Advance One Sheet
Quote:
Porter (Mel Gibson): “Get ready to root for the bad guy.”
Johnny Mnemonic (TriStar Pictures, 1995)
Poster: One Sheet
Quote:
Johnny (Keanu Reeves): “I want room service!”
Keanu Reeves cult dystopian future film that foreshadows his role in The Matrix
What’s Eating Gilbert Grape (Paramount Pictures, 1993)
Poster: One Sheet
Quote:
Gilbert Grape (Johnny Depp): “Nobody hurts Arnie.”
Escape from L.A. (Paramount Pictures, 1996)
Poster: Advance One Sheet
Quote:
Snake Plissken (Kurt Russell): “Call me Snake.”
The grungy, post-apocalyptic poster of Escape from L.A. reflects its gritty tone, with Kurt Russell as the ultimate anti-hero.
Schindler’s List (Universal Pictures, 1993)
Poster: One Sheet
Artist: Tom Martin
Quote:
Oskar Schindler (Liam Neeson): “Whoever saves one life, saves the world entire.”
These vintage movie posters from the 1990s aren’t just art—they’re a visual reminder of the unforgettable moments and lines that have become part of the fabric of pop culture. Whether you’re drawn to the gritty edge of Reservoir Dogs or the thrilling adventure of Jurassic Park, these posters capture the heart of the films that shaped a generation. They allow us to relive those iconic moments, reconnect with beloved characters, and celebrate the lasting impact these movies have had on our lives. For any movie lover, these posters are more than just decoration—they’re a tribute to the films that continue to inspire and move us.
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